Lights, camera, action for Gold Coast Screen Industry Precinct  

• Land rezoning paves the way for screen industry investment in Yatala. 
• Gold Coast Screen Industry Precinct to feature a large studio space, sound stages, training and education facilities and short-term accommodation.  
• Over 51 hectares of land rezoned as dedicated Gold Coast screen industry development.
• Queenslanders have now seen 10 months of delivery from the Crisafulli Government after a decade of decline under Labor.  

The Crisafulli Government is delivering critical screen industry investment on the Gold Coast with a dedicated precinct to support this fast-growing sector. 

Over 51 hectares of land in Yatala has been rezoned for screen production and supporting activities, including the Gold Coast Screen Industry Precinct. 

The Gold Coast Screen Industry Precinct will include:  

• a large studio space and sound stages to attract domestic and international production companies, as well as smaller boutique production facilities, where filmmakers and content creators produce high-end TV commercials and indie digital media. 
• industry-specific training and education facilities to expand and upskill the existing and future workforce. 
• cultural events such as public screenings and film festivals.  
• short-term accommodation to support film production and industry training. 

The announcement comes just weeks after the Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Jarrod Bleijie issued a proposed call-in notice for a major mixed-use tourism and housing development on the northern Gold Coast.  

This decision followed a direct request by City of Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate to call-in the application which is supported by Dreamworld and other key stakeholders. 

Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Jarrod Bleijie, said the local government’s planning scheme amendment sent a clear message to the screen industry that Queensland is open for business.  

“The Gold Coast is the centre of Queensland’s screen production success, recognised globally for its world-class production facilities and huge network of skilled screen workers,” Deputy Premier Bleijie said. 

“The planning scheme amendment enables the City of Gold Coast to advance its competitiveness as a production centre by creating 51.6 hectares of dedicated film industry space. 

“It ensures timely approvals for screen production and supporting activities, while minimising impacts on surrounding sensitive uses and adjacent industrial land. 

“The rezoning also paves the way for the Gold Coast Screen Industry Precinct, which is tipped to become Australia’s most advanced studio and production precinct." 

Member for Coomera Michael Crandon said the dedicated precinct was instrumental in the expansion of the Gold Coast’s film and screen industry. 

“The Gold Coast is already a sought-after location for the screen industry with this dedicated precinct set to put Queensland on the world stage for years to come.”  

Member for Theodore Mark Boothman said the precinct was delivering for Queensland’s economy.  

“Not only will this facility create thousands of jobs for Queenslanders it will also deliver a significant boost to our economy.” 

City of Gold Coast Acting Mayor Mark Hammel welcomed the rezoning decision, which followed a two-part public consultation process. 

“The Gold Coast Screen Industry Precinct is a significant project that will enable the continued expansion of our film and screen sector and position the city as a globally recognised leader in the screen industry,” Acting Mayor Hammel said.  

“It’s an exciting time for screen workers on the Gold Coast, who are part of one of our city’s fastest growing industries.” 

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